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The Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) is a global knowledge and technical assistance program administered by the World Bank. It provides analytical and advisory services to low- and middle income countries to increase their know-how ... See More +The Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) is a global knowledge and technical assistance program administered by the World Bank. It provides analytical and advisory services to low- and middle income countries to increase their know-how and institutional capacity to achieve environmentally sustainable energy solutions for poverty reduction and economic growth. ESMAP contributed to the identification and design of World Bank Group (WBG) energy sector lending of 14.7 billion US dollars over the five year business plan period of 2009-2013. In FY2013 alone, twenty-four ESMAP activities directly informed WBG lending or the development of client policies or strategies. ESMAP has started collaborating with the World Bank's transport and water operational units to develop activities that relate to energy efficiency in transport and water systems. Focus has been increased on gender and social inclusion, which looks beyond household energy and access issues to incorporate gender considerations into a wide range of energy sector programs. ESMAP has also improved its monitoring and evaluation systems in response to stakeholder feedback. A comprehensive online system has been developed to monitor the results of ESMAP activities.
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